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IEMA Certificate in Environmental Management (PIEMA) - eLearning

Advance your environmental career with PIEMA via eLearning, all course fees included

Provided by Make UK

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Price
£1,259 inc VAT
Or £104.92/mo. for 12 months...
Study method
Online
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Duration
120 hours · Self-paced
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1 year
Certification
IEMA Certificate in Environmental Management (PIEMA) | Make UK
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Certificates
  • Certificate of Achievement - Free
Additional info
  • Exam(s) / assessment(s) is included in price
  • Tutor is available to students

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Overview

IEMA’s Certificate in Environmental Management is an internationally-recognised course and is designed for experienced environmental professionals looking to progress their career. Delegates will gain the knowledge and skills that are needed to be an effective environmental and sustainability practitioner.

A profession fit for the future

At a time when environmental concerns are at the forefront, it may come as no surprise that 'green jobs' are on the rise. In addition to job security and satisfaction, experienced Environmental Consultants also earn around £50k per year (according to .gov.uk), £14k more than the average salary as reported by The Office for National Statistics in November 2024.

Don't just pass, maximise your potential

Studying with Make UK gives you access to tutors who are members of IEMA and are able to support with your professional development.

Study Your Way

eLearning, or online learning is a convenient, flexible and cost effective way to study this fully accredited IEMA course. Learners can study the course at their own pace, allowing them to fit their study around their busy schedule.

Benefits of a Make UK eLearning course:

  • Learning resources can be accessed at any time from the Make UK Learner Management System.
  • Learning is delivered through directed study and continual self-assessment exercises, ensuring delegates progress and stay on track.
  • Make UK student support team will manage IEMA registration and exam enrolment
  • Tutor support available on request

Certification

IEMA Certificate in Environmental Management (PIEMA) | Make UK

Certificates

Certificate of Achievement

Digital certificate - Included

Resources

  • Make UK PIEMA Flyer -

Description

IEMA’s Certificate in Environmental Management course will give you the detailed knowledge of environment and sustainability that you’re looking for.

Course Content

(120 hours)

Module 1: Fundamentals of sustainability, business and governance

  • Implications of global trends for the environment, society, the economy and for organisations and the role of an environment/sustainability professional in overcoming these challenges
  • Sustainable business/governance models and principles

Module 2: Environmental principles, policy and legislation

  • Environmental principles
  • Major policy and legislation

Module 3: Environmental management/assessment tools and skills

  • Major tools, techniques, systems and practices to develop sustainable products and services and improve sustainability performance
  • The role of innovation in developing sustainable products, services and solutions
  • Data collection, critical analysis and information reporting to inform decision making
  • Problem identification and opportunity assessment for delivery of innovative and sustainable products and services
  • Effective communications
  • Stakeholder identification and engagement
  • Tools, techniques, systems and practices to identify opportunities and risks
  • Project and programme delivery to achieve performance improvements
  • Implementing change and transformation

Exams and Certificates

The assessment for modules 1-3 of this course is through written assignments. Delegates then need to complete an Assessment of Competence, which must be submitted to IEMA for marking after all other modules have been successfully completed. A certificate is awarded for successful completion.

The cost includes all required learner resources, registration, and exam fees. Additionally, included within the training course fee is a year's IEMA membership, which will commence upon enrolment.

Why choose Make UK?

  • 5* Trustpilot reviews and 4.8 out of 5 TrustScore
  • More than 10,000 training and consultancy days delivered per year
  • Pass rates regularly exceed the average
  • Only provider of the IEMA Diploma in Sustainable Business Practice
  • Tutors are IEMA members so can support with professional development
  • Close relationships with accreditation bodies as well as Health and Safety Executive (HSE) and Government
  • Trainers and consultants have industry recognised qualifications and practical experience
  • All fees included

Make UK are committed to delivering high-quality courses that deliver exceptional results but don't just take our word for it, check out our reviews on Trustpilot.

Who is this course for?

This course is for professionals who are working in organisations at an operational level and pursuing a career path in environment and sustainability.

Requirements

You will need a foundation level of environmental and/or sustainability knowledge gained through work experience or a relevant course, such as IEMA's Foundation Certificate in Environmental Management.

Career path

Aligning with the competencies required for IEMA Practitioner Membership, this course is perfect for anyone wishing to upgrade their IEMA membership to Practitioner Level (PIEMA).

Anyone wishing to progress further with their studies may wish to consider the IEMA Diploma in Sustainable Business Practice.

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Provider

Make UK

We believe you deserve better than a dry and dull course that simply ticks a box.

At Make UK, we are dedicated to improving EHS knowledge and performance in individuals and organisations across the UK.

Courses are hand-selected and designed for their impact and relevance. Our focus is on ensuring that you’re able to take what you’ve learnt and apply that knowledge and skills in the workplace.

Make UK tutors are former EHS Managers and practising consultants. Delegates regularly comment on the benefit of having tutors who supplement course material with real-world examples and experience.

  • "I can imagine that the course with another tutor may have been very different and much less interactive. We appreciated his use of storytelling through his multitude of experiences." 
  • "Realistic day to day scenarios helped us understand how the material and knowledge can be adapted to our own work."
  • "Excellent at keeping us engaged with the course, [the tutor] created a comfortable atmosphere and we had a bit of fun while learning some ... vital skills which we can take forward into our day to day work areas."

Tutors are also IOSH and/or IEMA members meaning they are able to support you with health and safety or environmental professional development.

Alongside our tutors, our customer support team to ensure the best experience possible for our delegates. We are proud to say that 98% of students would consider booking a course with Make UK again.

People development is at the heart of the training ethos at Make UK so when you study with us course completion is just the beginning.

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